Corporate Stories

Africa Outlook’s corporate stories highlight the innovation, history, goals, and mission of the companies featured. We provide a deep dive into the world of business and industry, showcasing the people and ideas that are driving progress and shaping the future.

Latest Corporate Stories

Nacala Logistics : Laying the Tracks of the Cargo Corridor

Abhay Mishra, CEO of Nacala Logistics, introduces the logistical mega-enterprise connecting almost 1,000 kilometres of railway across Southern Africa.

Mopani Copper : Revitalising the Red Metal 

As Zambia seeks to increase domestic copper production, we look at what fresh funding and infrastructure investments mean for Mopani Copper Mines Plc and the nation.

Crown Food Group : Food that Reigns Supreme

A jewel in the South African food industry, we unearth Crown Food Group’s superior products and solutions, impressive recent growth and heavy sponsorship involvement.

Number Two Piggeries : The Pigger the Better

A burgeoning titan of the pork and dairy industry, Number Two Piggeries has become a leading producer across South Africa and Namibia. We learn more from Theo Feuth, Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Mineral Commodities : Green with Graphite

We discuss the responsible and sustainable transformation of mining with Jacob Deysel, Managing Director and CEO of Mineral Commodities.

M24 Logistics : The Partner of Choice

Carried on a tide of continual evolution, M24 Logistics is the go-to partner for accessible and affordable e-commerce solutions. General Manager, Rita Swart, unpacks the company’s growth and customer-centric outlook.

HCI Coal : Cleaning Up Coal

HCI Coal is the responsible mining company pursuing growth and diversification across South Africa. We dig deep into operations behind the Palesa mine with co-CEO, Pieter Terblanche.

Gold Fields West Africa : Ore Inspiring Procurement

Changing the game for responsible, socially beneficial mining is Gold Fields West Africa. We discover the company’s aims to enhance communities whilst simultaneously growing the African economy.

Fargo Group : Supply Chain Excellence in East Africa

Enhanced by technology and real time reporting, Fargo Group’s full end-to-end supply chain solutions now cover every corner of Kenya, the Ugandan capital of Kampala, with a focus on the greater East Africa region as the senior team tells us.

INFRATEL : Innovation and Communication

As access to digital services is on the rise across Africa, Evans Silavwe, Acting CEO of INFRATEL, discusses digitally connecting Zambia’s urban and rural communities with reliable infrastructure.

Amiran Kenya Ltd : Holistic Agribusiness 

We take a look at Amiran Kenya Ltd, the community-centred company bringing agricultural solutions, methods and expertise to small- and large-scale farmers across the country.

Twiga Foods : Fresh, Frictionless, and Future-Facing

A tech-led enterprise with expansion on the menu, Twiga Foods is the distributor breathing new life into supply chains for fresh produce at scale. CEO and co-Founder, Peter Njonjo, discusses shaking up an inefficient segment of African industry

Afrobotics : A Legacy of Vision

We speak to David Phume, business founder, artist, technologist and roboticist, and discuss his entrepreneurial spirit and portfolio of companies changing the face of the African media and technology space.

TAAG Angola Airlines : Flying High in Angola and Abroad

In the post-COVID-19 aviation space, TAAG Angola Airlines is taking the opportunity to spread its wings and soar. We speak to CEO Eduardo Fairen Soria about the company’s latest digital developments and fleet expansion

Dendairy : Nurture From Nature

Dendairy is a Zimbabwean national brand seeking to deliver dairy nutrition and tasty milk alternatives to a growing population. Managing Director Darren Coetzee tells us about the company’s work with smallholder farmers, communities, and the development of national dairy farming.